Hawaii Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions

Correct answer: Clear a path and stop

Reduce speed, find the emergency vehicle, move out of its path and stop. Do not panic or slam on the brakes.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Emergency Vehicles

Correct answer: Keep moving slowly until you can pull aside

If the emergency vehicle is right behind you in heavy traffic, keep moving slowly until you can safely get out of its way.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Emergency Vehicles

Correct answer: A flashlight and flares

Have someone warn approaching traffic, and keep a flashlight and flares in your vehicle for emergencies.

Source: Chapter VII: Accident Procedures

Correct answer: Brake and release quickly, and steer clear

Don't just jam on the brakes and slide; apply and release them rapidly and steer toward a clear area.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Use of Brakes

Correct answer: Never drive through it

Never drive through swiftly moving water more than one foot deep; it can sweep your vehicle off the road.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Driving in Inclement Weather

Correct answer: Pull fully off the road and use hazards

If you can't see at least two car lengths, pull completely off the pavement, stop, and turn on your hazard warning signals.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Driving in Inclement Weather

Correct answer: Drive entirely off the roadway

Try to exit; if you must stop, drive completely off the roadway away from traffic. Never stand or walk on the freeway.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Emergency Stops

Correct answer: Report it rather than stopping

Do not stop on the freeway to assist other drivers; report the situation to the proper authorities.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Emergency Stops

Correct answer: Grip the wheel and hold your lane

Do not apply the brakes; hold the wheel firmly to stay in your lane, slow gradually, then brake lightly and pull off the road.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Emergency Driving Procedures – Tire Blowouts

Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal fast

Pump the pedal quickly, shift to a lower gear, look for an escape route, and apply the parking brake gradually.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Emergency Driving Procedures – Brake Failure

Correct answer: Slow down, then ease back on

Don't jerk the wheel. Keep driving with the wheels off the pavement, slow down, brake gently, and steer back on when at a safe speed.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Emergency Driving Procedures – Wheels Off Pavement

Correct answer: Slow, steer right and honk

Flash your lights and honk, slow down, and steer right out of the lane; do not move into the oncoming lane.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Emergency Driving Procedures – Oncoming Vehicle in Your Lane

Correct answer: Switch off the engine, not the steering lock

Slap the pedal, turn the ignition off without engaging the steering lock, brake, and pull off the road.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Emergency Driving Procedures – Accelerator Stuck Open

Correct answer: To the right

Ease off the gas, avoid braking, and steer in the direction the rear of the car is sliding: right for a skid to the right.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Emergency Driving Procedures – Skids

Correct answer: Release them

Avoid braking in a skid; if the skid began when you braked, release the brakes and ease off the accelerator.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Emergency Driving Procedures – Skids